At Westchase Gastroenterology, clinical excellence is our standard. Our physicians are highly credentialed specialists who combine decades of experience with ongoing advanced education to remain leaders in digestive and liver disease care. Their dedication to innovation, compassion, and exceptional outcomes ensures that every patient receives the highest level of personalized treatment.
Profile card Open to readGastroenterologist · 30+ years of experience
Dr. John Chang has been practicing gastroenterology in Florida for more than 30 years. He is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians (FACP) and the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
Since relocating his practice to the Tampa Bay area in 2007, Dr. Chang has remained committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and delivering the highest standards of digestive health services to the community.
Columbia University · Birmingham-Southern College
Undergraduate studies in New York; Bachelor of Science in Birmingham, AL.
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Earned his medical degree in Mobile, AL.
St. Vincent's Medical Center, New York
Internship and residency training in Internal Medicine.
Nassau University Medical Center, Long Island
Fellowship training in Gastroenterology.
Profile card Open to readGastroenterologist · 20+ years of experience
Dr. Amir Awad is a board-certified gastroenterologist dedicated to providing exceptional, state-of-the-art care to patients across the Tampa Bay area, with specialty fellowship training in Endoscopic Ultrasound and ERCP at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York.
2006 — Bronx Lebanon Hospital
Started the hospital's Endoscopic Ultrasound program, pioneering advanced diagnostic capabilities.
2009 — Tampa
Introduced Endoscopic Ultrasound technology to Town and Country Hospital, where he continues to practice today.
Today
Proudly serving the Tampa Bay community with advanced, compassionate gastroenterological care.
Dr. Awad specializes in a full range of gastroenterological services, including:
Dr. Awad is a devoted husband and proud father of three children. He enjoys fishing with his family and values time spent together.
He is passionate about serving others both locally and globally: he has volunteered in numerous medical missions and charity clinics around the world, providing care to underserved communities in regions including Africa and South America.
“My goal is to combine advanced technology with compassionate care to deliver the best possible outcomes for every patient.”
Profile card Open to readGastroenterologist · 20+ years of experience
With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Alfredo Mendoza provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, United Kingdom
Hepatology fellowship in Birmingham, England.
Penn State University
Master of Science in Health Evaluation Sciences, University Park, Pennsylvania.
“My goal is to provide the highest quality care with compassion, integrity, and respect — helping each patient achieve better health and a better quality of life.”
Expert care, compassionate providers: our nurse practitioners are dedicated to your digestive health and overall wellness.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Committed to providing high-quality care and achieving the best outcomes for every patient.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dedicated to helping patients achieve better digestive health and an improved quality of life.
Your health, our priority.
Profile card Open to readInfusion Services
Practice Manager & Infusion Nurse · Comfort. Care. Compassion.
Juliet is a dedicated infusion nurse committed to providing exceptional care in a comfortable and supportive environment. She partners with our medical team to ensure each patient receives safe, effective, and personalized infusion therapy.
| Medication | Generic name | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Entyvio | vedolizumab | For moderate to severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis |
| Skyrizi | risankizumab-rzaa | For moderate to severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis |
| Omvoh | mirikizumab-mrkz | For moderately to severely active Crohn's disease |
| Tremfya | guselkumab | For moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease |
| Remicade | infliximab | For Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory conditions |
| Inflectra | infliximab-dyyb | For Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory conditions |
And more — additional therapies are available based on your treatment plan.
“My goal is to help every patient feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their infusion journey.”
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